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Career Support

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Career Support administered by MAU Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MAU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 47,600 - 53,100 (Level-8) Cutoff Date: 2022-09-23 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Official Domain: mau.nic.in | Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 47,600 - 53,100 (Level-8)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Career Support?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 47,600 - 53,100 (Level-8) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2022-09-23. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MAU Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain mau.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Visit the official MAU Authority portal, navigate to the recruitment section, and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, contact, and email details to generate a unique login ID.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, work experience, and choosing preferred examination centers across the designated regions.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificates, category certificates, passport-sized photographs, and signatures, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway to pay the application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card prior to the scheduled examination date.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Career Support is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Examination (Objective Type)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness
Stage 2: Skill and Computer Proficiency Test	Qualifying, 60 Minutes	Typing speed test, basic MS Office operations, data entry, and email communication protocols
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic certificates, identity proofs, category certificates, and character references
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Final Selection	Standard medical fitness assessment as per MAU Authority guidelines and compilation of final merit based on Stage 1 marks

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Career Support cadre at MAU Authority is positioned at Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to a pre-revised Pay Band of PB-1 (Rs. 5200-20200) with a Grade Pay of Rs. 1900. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 19,900 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently calculated at 53% (amounting to Rs. 10,547), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities at 20% (amounting to Rs. 3,980), and Transport Allowance (TA) set at Rs. 1,350 plus DA on TA (totaling Rs. 2,066), the Gross Monthly Salary is estimated at Rs. 36,493. After mandatory statutory deductions, including 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS) on Basic plus DA (Rs. 3,045) and standard professional taxes, the net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 33,000, offering a highly competitive remuneration package.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines, MAU Authority implements a robust reservation framework. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are strictly enforced: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity in public employment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Career Support

How are the category-wise cutoffs determined for the Career Support post?

Cutoffs are calculated dynamically based on the total number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the overall performance of candidates in each category.

Will there be a normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization formula approved by DoPT will be applied to ensure equity if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this role?

No, there is no mandatory service bond, but selected candidates must serve a mandatory probation period before permanent absorption.

What is the duration and nature of the probation period?

The selected candidates will undergo a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely evaluated.

Is the syllabus for the written exam aligned with matriculation or graduation standards?

The syllabus and difficulty level of the written exam for the Career Support post are aligned with the matriculation (10th standard) curriculum.

Where will the selected candidates be posted after recruitment?

Selected candidates will be posted at the headquarters or regional offices of the MAU Authority, with transfer liabilities as per organizational requirements.